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The Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) is excited to announce its second belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (BAJEDI) workshop specifically designed for polar early career scientists. This workshop will be run by the excellent folks with THRIVE Lifeline in conjunction with PSECCO.

This free online virtual workshop will be run via Zoom.

In this workshop, you can expect to deepen your awareness and understanding of BAJEDI concepts, identify workplace barriers that impede BAJEDI, learn and begin to practice tools for improving your workplace culture, and inspire each other through daring discussions.

To register you must be able to attend the entire workshop, and the workshop will be capped at 50 participants.

The 20th Alaska Bird Conference will be held from 11-14 December 2023 at The Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska.

The conference is being organized by the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Migratory Bird Management Division, with significant financial and logistical support from other US Fish and Wildlife Divisions; U.S. Geological Survey’s Alaska Science Center; Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program; Bureau of Ocean Energy and Management; Audubon Alaska; and Alaska Biological Research Associates, Inc.

This year marks the 20th Alaska Bird Conference. The Conference regularly attracts between 150 and 200 participants reporting on their latest findings and new initiatives. By design, the conference retains a familiar and friendly atmosphere, welcoming new students and ornithologists into the fold, and providing a much-anticipated gathering for those who work with and care about Alaska’s birds.

The theme of the conference is “Bring Birds Back”. Organizers chose this theme to highlight the peril many migratory bird species face today as they transit between their breeding, migratory stopover, and wintering areas.

Abstracts for Oral Presentations and Posters are due 11:59 pm AKDT 2 October 2023.

The University of Bergen, The Norwegian Embassy in Denmark, and Avannaata municipality invite researchers and others interested to the Ilulissat Science Forum 2023, and the opening of the Illu – Science and Art Hub in Ilulissat, Greenland.

Sessions include “local perspectives of climate change” and “climate change in Northwest Greenland”.

Registration is now open. There are a limited number of registrations possible.

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the EU Project Arctic PASSION are excited to announce the call for applications for the APECS & Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle for early career professionals and Arctic youth. The Sharing Circle will take place in Sevettijärvi and Inari, Northern Finland.

Applications must be submitted by 10 April 2023 23:59 GMT.

Having grown up in a world of global challenges, Arctic youth and early career professionals have agency in creating positive change for the future. The Arctic will benefit from a close dialogue between Arctic youth and young professionals working in the Arctic arena. The APECS & Arctic PASSION Sharing Circle will foster this dialogue through a week-long program in Northern Finland.

Participants of the Sharing Circle will gain valuable insights into different cultures and the heritage of the Arctic. They will discuss how intercultural and transdisciplinary cooperation can function better, and what types of environmental data and maps are needed for a better understanding of Arctic environmental change. Participants will discuss how the Arctic environment and societies are intertwined, and have the opportunity to present the challenges of their own local Arctic communities. With the Sharing Circle we provide a platform for exchange between Indigenous and local rights holders, Arctic youth, Arctic research experts and early career professionals working with Arctic topics, leading to a better understanding across the region. The connections that will be made among participants, who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, will form the basis for equitable and genuine collaborations in the future. Of special interest will be field visits to Indigenous-led ecological restoration sites, such as rivers and lake restoration.

After the Sharing Circle, participants will serve as Arctic PASSION Ambassadors for one year and will develop their own outreach project to pass on their learnings to their communities, institutes or other chosen audiences.

To better understand zooplankton in a changing world, ICES and PICES are holding the 7th International Zooplankton Production Symposium as a forum to discuss the latest zooplankton research. The ICES/PICES Zooplankton Production Symposium will bring together the top zooplankton researchers globally, showcasing recent advances. Understanding the current and evolving role of zooplankton will require new insights provided by:

• Assessing the impact on zooplankton of climate change, fishing, and pollution such as microplastics
• State-of-the-art sampling techniques such as DNA, imaging, and bioacoustics
• Biochemical methods applied to unravelling complex trophic ecology
• The application of cutting-edge approaches in zooplankton modelling, including size and trait-based biogeochemical and ecosystem models
• Revealing the role of microzooplankton in biogeochemical cycling and food webs
• Exploring the structure and functioning of macrozooplankton communities and their impact on carbon sequestration and trophic ecology
• Examining zooplankton in fisheries science, including dynamics of fish larvae, the impact of zooplankton on fish larval mortality and growth, and the commercial harvest of zooplankton
• Elucidating the vital role of zooplankton in polar environments
• Understanding the role of gelatinous filter feeders and jellyfish in carbon sequestration and trophic ecology
• The use of zooplankton as ecosystem indicators in a changing ocean

The symposium will be held over five days in the historic waterfront district of Hobart, Australia, from 17-22 March 2024. This event will be held in-person and provide the first opportunity since 2016 for zooplankton researchers to meet, build networks, and hear the latest science. Organizers are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will adapt plans as needed.

Scientific workshops and sessions will include invited and contributed papers. Contributed papers will be selected for oral or poster presentations.

The abstract submission deadline is 30 September 2023.

The 20th International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering (ICCRE) will occur in Anchorage, Alaska, on May 13-16, 2024. The conference is being organized by Cold Regions Engineering Division (CRED) and supported by Aerospace Engineering Division (ASD), Forensic Engineering Division (FED) and Committee on Technical Advancement (CTA), of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and will be hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage.

The conference aims at connecting engineers, academics, and cold regions experts from various disciplines to share their knowledge and experience. The conference theme is Sustainable and resilient engineering solutions for changing cold regions.

Organizers invite you to prepare and submit abstracts on cold regions engineering topics.

Draft Full Paper Due: 30 September 2023.

The Engaging with Polar Regions: Science, Human Ecology, and Geopolitics (EPR 2023) conference will explore the interdisciplinary convergence of science, human ecology, and geopolitics in the Polar Regions. It will take place 26-28 October 2023 at the International Centre for Polar Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

EPR 2023 will provide an international convergence platform to young scientists, research scholars, policymakers and government officials from various disciplines, including science, social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and indigenous studies, involved in Polar governance, conservation, and sustainable development. The conference aims to develop consensus among scientists and policymakers towards research and innovations. The physical interactions at EPR-2023 will strive to encourage a higher degree of cooperation and collaboration in cross-border scientific programmes among like-minded research groups/institutions for sustaining research in the area of polar science & geopolitics, climate change and sustainability.

Important Dates

• Online registration starts: 15 August 2023 ​
• Abstract submission extended deadline: 30 September 2023​
• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: 30 September 2023 ​
• Online registration Closes: 15 October 2023

The Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) will be receiving funds from the NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for the period of January 1, 2024-December 30, 2028. The total amount to be funded to AOOS is uncertain at this time. IOOS will seek proposals describing activities aimed at improving coastal resilience and advancing equitable service delivery at the regional scale.

To prepare for this funding, AOOS is now accepting project proposal ideas for financial support in the range of $10,000 up to $100,000. These funds will be used for subsidizing new ocean observations on existing projects, purchasing equipment for observing efforts, or helping to implement new projects. Project length can be 1-5 years.

The use of such funds needs to fall within the definition of “coastal resilience” as defined by NOAA: “Coastal resilience means building the ability of a community to “bounce back” after hazardous events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding – rather than simply reacting to impacts.”

Project proposal ideas will be evaluated by AOOS. If selected, AOOS will request a formal proposal to submit to IOOS. All entities receiving federal funds are required to be actively registered and in good standing with SAM.gov.

Proposal submission deadline: 30 October 2023.

For more information on this proposal process, AOOS will host an informational webinar on Friday, 29 September 2023 at 10:00 am AKDT, which will be recorded.

The Maine North Atlantic Institute (MNAI) at the University of Southern Maine is excited to announce Cross-Cultural Collaborations: Opportunities for Addressing Social Issues in the North Atlantic. This is a continuation of their webinar series, MNAI Convenes, that explores topics related to Maine’s relationship to the North Atlantic and Arctic.

This event will take place at the Glickman Family Library at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine and virtually on Zoom. Event is free but registration is required.

For North Atlantic and Arctic communities to prosper, we must ensure those most vulnerable have a voice, are represented in policy decisions, and included in the benefits of our collective efforts.

Social work professors Dr. Bonnie Jensen of Ilisimatusarfik/University of Greenland, Dr. Paula Gerstenblatt of University of Southern Maine, along with social work students Sofie Thomasen, Ilisimatusarfik/University of Greenland, and Emily Lambdin of University of Southern Maine will discuss shared concerns, positive outcomes from community-based research in Maine and Greenland, and ways we can develop innovative strategies through educational exchanges, collaborative research projects, and participatory reciprocal community engagement to address the most pressing social issues facing our communities.

The Wilson Center, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the US Coast Guard, US Department of State, Battelle, Lindblad Expeditions, and Hurtigruten Expeditions, is hosting the first-ever conference on Antarctic policy in Washington, DC, with the aim of elevating dialogue on Antarctica’s connection to key U.S. national interests.

Speakers and panels will explore the future of Antarctica and its treaty system in the face of global competition and attempts to undermine the rules-based order. The crucial role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in global climate will be emphasized, as well as key policy issues relating to fisheries, tourism, conservation, and scientific research. The conference will raise awareness of core U.S. national interests in Antarctica, and highlight urgent priorities for the U.S. to retain its leadership and build key relationships to meet urgent challenges.

Please register, and contact polar [at] wilsoncenter.org with any questions.